Helen P. Donovan Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-07-10T20:00:00
End: 2024-07-10T23:00:00
Location: Keefe Funeral Home - Cambridge

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Helen P. Donovan of East Falmouth, Massachusetts, whose life came to an end on July 4, 2024 at the age of 96, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Timothy Donovan and Elizabeth Donovan (Corcoran); and her siblings, Anne M. Donovan of Milton, Mary E. Cavanaugh of Westwood, Timothy L. Donovan of Cambridge and John Donovan (Jack) of Jamaica Plain.

She is survived by: her nieces, Maribeth Ford (Mark F. Cavanaugh) of Shrewsbury, Jane Cavanaugh Smith (Christopher Cavanaugh) of Providence, Caroline Cavanaugh Morrill of Darien, Maura Ferris of Brighton and Carol A. Scott of Norwell. She is also survived by 20 grandnieces and grandnephews and four great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who would like to honor Helen's memory consider a donation to Pine Street Inn, a charity Helen contributed to for many years.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Keefe Funeral Homes

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July 11, 2024

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“I am so sorry for your loss. I have nothing but fun memories of helen and everyone hanging around the Cape and just being a wonderful person she will be missed. RIP Helen”

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